Description
Churro Cheesecake Bars are a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of churros and cheesecake in a convenient bar form, perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and egg until well combined.
- Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg